The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of 775 senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to higher ranks following rigorous written examinations and oral interviews conducted at its Corporate Headquarters in Jabi, Abuja, on Wednesday, December 17, 2025.

The process was presided over by the PSC Chairman, DIG Hashimu Salihu Argungu (rtd).

Among those elevated, AIG Mohammed Usman Gumel was promoted to the rank of Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG).

Prior to his promotion, he served as the Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) in charge of the Community Policing Project (CPP) Department, Research and Planning, at the Nigeria Police Force Headquarters, Abuja.

The Commission also elevated seven Commissioners of Police (CPs) to Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs), including: CP Ihebom Chukwuma (Force Criminal Investigation Department, Abuja), CP Maxwell Olatokunbo (K9 Unit), CP Abaniwonda Olufemi (Delta State), CP Alonyenu Francis Idu (Bayelsa State), CP Lawal B. Ayodeji (AHTU FCID Annex, Lagos), CP Agene Emmanuel (FCID, Kaduna), and CP Vungmoh S.M Kwaimo (Railway).

Additionally, thirteen Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs) were promoted to the rank of Commissioners of Police. The newly promoted Commissioners are: DCP Babalola Ayodeji Johnson (NPF NCCC), DCP Ali Umar Fage (DFA, Port Authority, Lagos), DCP Cyril Uche Obiozo (Admin, Cross River Command), DCP Adepegba K. Adetoye (Admin, Edo Command), DCP Tabitha Bako (Anti-Human Trafficking, FCID), DCP Ofem Ikpi Arikpo (DCA, Bayelsa Command), DCP Edwin Ogbeghagha (Ops Zone 17, Akure), DCP Audu Garba Bosso (Operations, Borno State Command), DCP Samuel Yerima Gimba (DC “A”, Benue State), DCP Alhaji Mohammed Danladi (DC “A”, Taraba), DCP Richard Bala Gara (DFA, Nasarawa), DCP Lasisi Adekunle Titilola (X Squad FID, Lagos), and DCP John Obiuagbaka (Staff College, Joshua).

Thirty (30) Assistant Commissioners of Police were promoted to the rank of Deputy Commissioners of Police including: ACP Muhammad Nuhu Diggi, AC Dala Kano; ACP Udu Moses Ogechi PhD, Commander 59 PMF Gombe; ACP Afolaogun Toyin, C/O 16 PMF Abeokuta; ACP Abdullahi Dahiru, S/H; ACP Hassan S. Aliyu, C/O 13 PMF; ACP Alex O. Ebbah, AC X-Squad, FCT; ACP Ajasa Hakeem O, C/O 4 PMF, Ibadan; ACP Adedeji Adefolarin, A/CM Ilesha; ACP Agboola Abiodun M., C/O 26 PMF, Uyo; ACP Onaghise Shelley Osayande, AC ‘A” Dops FHQ; ACP Titus Ayodeji, C/O 33 PMF Ado Ekiti, ACP Garba Fakai Umar, A/C Osogbo; and others.

Fifty-one (51) Chief Superintendents of Police were elevated to the rank of Assistant Commissioners of Police, including: CSP Davidson Okechukwu Ndubueze, DPO Okija; CSP Muktari Bello, Delta state Command; CSP Obediah Okezie, DPO World Bank Umuahia, and others.

According to a statement issued on Thursday by the Head, Protocol and Public Affairs, Torty Njoku Kalu, the Commission also elevated Five Hundred and Forty Two (542) Superintendents of Police to the rank of Chief Superintendent of Police, including: SP Ekere Ferdinand, Commander CTU Base 1 Abuja; SP Anthony Elijah Kwada O/C Provost IGP-STFPIB FHQ Abuja; SP Lucas Yohanna former ADC to Adamawa State Governor; SP Ologede Babatunde, 20 PMF, Ikeja; SP Lucky Chukwusa, DCO Sango Ota Division, Ogun; SP Okunoye Akindele DPO; SP Adeyemi Lateef, Anambra Command; SP Umeh Helen Nkechi; SP Philip Gloria; SP Ibrahim Lawan Rano, 2ic Anti Money Laundering FCT Command Abuja; SP Pauline Okafor, DCO CPS, Onitsha; SP Chris Onubogu, AO, 64 PMF, Orlu; SP Ojimenlu Andrew Yakubu, DCO Ikpoba Hill Division, Benin; SP Bilkisu Shuaibu, FCT Command; SP Gimbia Audu; SP Ibironke Latifa Aremu; SP Hassan Muhammad Misau; and others.

One Hundred and Nineteen (119) Deputy Superintendents of Police were promoted to Superintendents of Police. Among those promoted are: DSP Ahmed Abdulmumuni, ADC to Governor, Imo State; DSP Simon Michael, 22 PMF, Ikeja, Lagos; DSP Utuh Edward, 24 PMF; DSP Shehu Salisu, Kano State Command; DSP Chukwu Otuu Chukwu, Zone 2, Lagos; DSP Ani Kingsley, GIS FCID, Abuja; DSP Yakubu Dung, Force HQTRS; DSP Shehu S. Salisu, Kano State Command; DSP Smart Osadolor, Lagos State Command; DSP Yusuf Francis Moses, Unit Commander 44 PMF; DSP Abraham Sule ogufa O/C provost BASE 29 FHQ Abuja; and others.

Twelve (12) Assistant Superintendents of Police were promoted to the rank of Deputy Superintendents of Police.

The Chairman of the Commission, DIG Hashimu Argungu (rtd), congratulated the newly promoted officers and tasked them to brace up to their new responsibilities with greater commitment to the service of the nation.

DIG Argungu emphasized that promotion comes with higher expectations and urged beneficiaries to rededicate themselves to effective policing, protection of lives and property, and the maintenance of law and order.

He reiterated the Commission’s resolve to ensure regular, merit-based promotions in line with best practices. (The Nation)